Mental Health

25 MOST COMMON PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS

Provide description, 2 common dosages, and 2 major side effects of each medication.  Are any of these medications used for other  psychiatric illnesses

1. Sertraline (Zoloft): Depression

2. Escitalopram (Lexapro): Depression and anxiety

3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin): Depression

4. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall): ADHD

5. Trazodone: Depression and insomnia

6. Fluoxetine (Prozac): Panic disorder and depression

7. Duloxetine (Cymbalta): Depression and anxiety

8. Citalopram (Celexa): Depression

9. Alprazolam (Xanax): Anxiety and panic

10. Methylphenidate (Concerta): ADHD

11. Venlafaxine (Effexor): Depression and anxiety

12. Clonazepam (Klonopin): Panic disorder

13. Buspirone (Buspar): Anxiety

14. Lamotrigine (Lamictal): Bipolar disorder

15. Quetiapine (Seroquel): Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

16. Lorazepam (Ativan): Anxiety

17. Clonidine (Kapvay): ADHD

18. Amitriptyline (Elavil): Depression

19. Paroxetine (Paxil): Depression, OCD, and panic disorder

20. Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): ADHD and binge eating disorder

21. Aripiprazole (Abilify): Depression and bipolar disorder

22. Mirtazapine (Remeron): Depression

23. Diazepam (Valium): Anxiety and alcohol withdrawal

24. Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin): ADHD

25. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal): Bipolar